158: Break and then stand, recast the sword body

After leaving the Barren Mountain, just as Mo Fan was flying on his Flying Sword, his phone rang.

Answering the call, his daughter Mo Yingying's voice sounded.

"Dad, is the Trial over?" Mo Yingying asked.

"It's over." Mo Fan slowed down the speed of his Flying Sword.

"Did everything go smoothly?" Mo Yingying asked with concern.

"Quite smoothly. There were many Opportunities inside, but unfortunately, I didn't see the indestructible substance you mentioned." Mo Fan said with a smile.

"There should only have been one mass of indestructible substance, and I absorbed it last time."

"So that's how it is." Mo Fan nodded.

"Dad, I'm currently outside looking for an Opportunity to advance to Destiny, so I won't be able to come back for a while to pick you up." Mo Yingying said, feeling a bit guilty.

"Just focus on your own business. I don't need you to pick me up." Mo Fan covered his forehead.

The way she speaks, who exactly is the parent here, her or me?

"Hehe, that's good." Mo Yingying first smiled mischievously, then said seriously:

"Dad, don't push yourself too hard, and don't put too much pressure on yourself. You still have more than twenty years, you will definitely be able to Change Fate Against the Heavens. We can take it slow!"

"I know, I know. Why are you talking so much now?" Mo Fan said deliberately.

"Hmph, you're the one who talks too much, stinky Dad! I have things to do, bye!" Mo Yingying huffed twice, her mood immediately relaxing quite a bit.

"Go be busy." Mo Fan shook his head and hung up the phone.

"Is this girl worried that I haven't gotten over the news of Dying Young?"

Putting away his phone, Mo Fan accelerated, turning into a streak of light, and headed toward Hidden Sword Peak... Before long, Mo Fan landed his sword on the Sword Pavilion Plaza.

Approaching the Sword Pavilion, he could still feel the Sword Qi rushing towards him.

But this time, not only did he not feel uncomfortable, but he also felt the refreshing sensation of a fish returning to water.

Focusing slightly, strands of Sword Qi gathered toward Mo Fan, rapidly surging into his body.

With a thought, the Guiyuan Sword Canon circulated naturally, and Mo Fan guided the Sword Qi into his Qi Sea for tempering.

The so-called cultivating sword requires tempering the Sword Qi thousands of times, allowing it to transform into 126,000 strands.

Then, crisscross them, weave them into order, and condense them into Sword Intent.

Finally, gathering thousands of Sword Intents, and refining them a thousand times, one can communicate with the momentum of heaven and earth, transforming it into the world's strongest Sword Momentum, capable of Sword Shattering the Firmament.

Mo Fan tried it briefly, absorbing a few strands of Sword Qi before stopping.

He had important matters to attend to now; it wasn't time to Cultivate.

With this thought, Mo Fan stepped into the Sword Pavilion.

Looking around, Mo Fan froze.

He did not see the familiar Senior Sister in Green Skirt.

As if thinking of something, Mo Fan quickened his pace toward the Back Courtyard.

A moment later, Mo Fan saw Xu Jing Cultivating beneath the stone tablet.

"Y-You're back?" Hearing the familiar footsteps, Xu Jing quickly stood up, an uncontrollable joy bursting forth in her eyes.

"Mhm, I'm back." Mo Fan nodded, slowly walked up to Xu Jing, and couldn't help but reach out and rub her head.

Xu Jing's pretty face flushed slightly. She quickly lowered her head and whispered, "It's good that you're back."

Taking a deep breath, Mo Fan closed his eyes slightly and said, "Senior Sister Chu Qian, she..."

"S-She left." Xu Jing kept her head down, her voice as faint as a mosquito's hum.

Hearing this, Mo Fan was first stunned, then slowly exhaled a mouthful of stale air.

"She still couldn't make it through..."

Mo Fan felt a bit sad.

Calculating the time, Chu Qian's ten-year Life and Death Ordeal was actually half a month ago.

At that time, Mo Fan was still having his skull chopped by the Trial Puppet in Hidden Sword Manor.

"If only I could have returned earlier."

If Chu Qian had also Cultivated the Guiyuan Sword Canon and opened up an Acupoint small space, she wouldn't have needed to risk entering the Life and Death Ordeal.

Thinking of this, Mo Fan looked up at the azure, washed sky.

Will I never see that smiling Senior Sister in Green Skirt again, the one who liked to force Spirit Stones onto me after opening the shop?

"M-Made it through?" Xu Jing looked up in astonishment, her eyes filled with confusion.

Seeing Xu Jing's expression, Mo Fan was startled. Feeling that something was wrong, he couldn't help but ask cautiously:

"Senior Sister Chu Qian... where did she go?"

"Down the m-mountain." Xu Jing said.

"Went down the mountain?" Mo Fan was stunned.

"Yes, she went down the mountain. S-Senior Sister broke through the Life and Death Ordeal, rested for a few days, and then went down the mountain. She had s-something to attend to at home..." Xu Jing said.

"So that's it. I thought..." Mo Fan awkwardly covered his forehead, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

So he had misunderstood!

It's good that she's fine!

Mo Fan's mood immediately brightened again.

"H-How was the Secret Realm Trial?" Xu Jing asked softly, looking at Mo Fan.

"Quite smooth. Basically, I just picked up Opportunities for free, there was no danger, and my cultivation level shot up quickly." Mo Fan smiled.

Hearing this, Xu Jing circled Mo Fan once. Only after confirming he wasn't injured did she sigh in relief: "T-That's good."

"Here, I brought you a Pearl Milk Tea. Drink it while it's hot." Mo Fan smiled, taking a cup of Pearl Milk Tea out of the system space and handing it to Xu Jing.

This was stock from a long time ago.

"Th-Thank you." Xu Jing's eyes lit up. She quickly took the milk tea and started drinking it with an expectant expression.

She hadn't been fed by Mo Fan for two months.

"It has t-Taro Balls, and r-Red Beans too—" Xu Jing's eyes brightened, and she said happily.

"Mhm, it has Taro Balls, Pearls, and Red Beans, just the way you like it." Mo Fan said with a smile.

"Mhm mhm!" Xu Jing nodded vigorously and buried her head in the drink.

"Here are some Chicken Frames, Duck Necks, and Chicken Wings. They taste good, but they're a bit spicy. Do you want to try them?" Mo Fan took out a box of Braised Snacks from the system space.

"I w-want some..." Smelling the aroma of the braised ingredients, Xu Jing couldn't help but swallow.

It smells too good!

Mo Fan smiled and handed the Food Box to Xu Jing.

Xu Jing quickly took the Food Box, picked up a Duck Neck, and lightly nibbled it. Her eyes immediately lit up: "G-Good, delicious!"

"If it's delicious, eat more." Mo Fan smiled.

"Mhm mhm!" Xu Jing started eating seriously.

However, after only a couple of bites, she was so spicy that tears streamed down her face, and she kept fanning herself with her hand.

"S-So spicy—"

"Don't eat too fast. Eat while drinking the milk tea."

"Okay." Xu Jing nodded.

After eating and drinking her fill, Xu Jing rubbed her flat stomach with a satisfied expression.

"Are you full?" Mo Fan smiled.

"F-Full." Xu Jing's pretty face flushed, and she quickly lowered her head.

"Since you're full, let's talk about serious business."

Mo Fan focused his mind and continued:

"I obtained a Sword Dao Secret Technique in the Secret Realm that can speed up the progress of cultivating sword.

"If you learn it, you won't need to struggle for a hundred years to become a Sword Immortal."

"T-That powerful?" Xu Jing's eyes widened slightly.

"Mhm, I'll teach you now." Regardless of whether Xu Jing agreed or not, Mo Fan directly compressed the information and transmitted it to her via Mental Transmission, passing on the Guiyuan Sword Canon.

Transmitting information via Mental Transmission is not difficult; it can be achieved when Mental Energy strength reaches a certain level.

Of course, generally speaking, one's cultivation must reach Destiny level for Mental Energy strength to meet the requirements to execute such a method.

Mo Fan was an exception.

"Th-Thank you..." After roughly skimming the information Mo Fan transmitted, Xu Jing lowered her head, feeling somewhat flustered.

Undoubtedly, the Guiyuan Sword Canon was very important.

"No need to thank me. Cultivate well, become a Sword Immortal soon, and protect me." Mo Fan said.

"I-I understand." Xu Jing nodded.

"Contemplate it carefully."

"Okay." Xu Jing slightly closed her eyes, seriously comprehending the information Mo Fan transmitted.

Taking advantage of the remaining time, Mo Fan also sat cross-legged and began to Break through his cultivation.

Advancing to Extraordinary requires using the comprehended Concept to guide oneself, communicating with the Body's Secret Reserves, and cooperating with the Qi Sea to infuse energy, causing the Body's Secret Realm to give birth to extraordinary secret power.

Because he had already comprehended the Concept, Mo Fan's advancement to Extraordinary was quite smooth.

In just half an hour, extraordinary secret power appeared within his body, and he successfully advanced to Extraordinary.

The Azure Virtual Panel flashed, and Mo Fan's Attribute Information appeared.

[Name: Mo Fan]

[Cultivation: Extraordinary First Layer (+)]

[...] (Click to expand/collapse)

[Available attribute points: 11100]

"I've broken through—"

Clenching his fist, mysterious extraordinary secret power surged forth. Mo Fan felt that his current self could easily beat ten versions of himself from half an hour ago to death.

"Seems a bit strong—"

Half an hour later, Xu Jing also opened her eyes.

She couldn't help but exclaim, "The G-Guiyuan Sword Canon is so, so amazing..."

Mo Fan smiled and said, "The Guiyuan Sword Canon is easier to learn than the Sword Nurturing Art. With your Aptitude, you should be able to comprehend it in about a month.

"At that time, you can try opening up Acupoint small spaces and simultaneously nourish multiple streams of Sword Intent.

"Of course, if possible, you can also Cultivate the Sword Intent directly in your Qi Sea, which is even more efficient. Continue to contemplate it."

"I-I understand..." Xu Jing nodded, continuing to close her eyes and contemplate the Guiyuan Sword Canon.

"By the way, is the Elder still on the Back Mountain?" Mo Fan asked.

"Y-Yes." Xu Jing nodded.

"I have something to discuss with her. I'll come back to see you later." Mo Fan said.

"Okay." Xu Jing nodded.

Waving goodbye, Mo Fan directly ascended into the air, flew over the wall, and headed toward the Back Mountain.

Xu Jing opened her eyes and looked in the direction Mo Fan left, somewhat disbelievingly.

"T-Too fast. I'm o-only at Foundation Establishment..."

Xu Jing became a little frustrated, but she quickly cheered up.

"N-No, I, I must work harder."

...Before long, Mo Fan arrived at the Back Mountain and saw Liu Xiyan staring blankly at the surrounding mountains.

Sensing the movement, Liu Xiyan turned to look at Mo Fan, saying with a smile, "You're back?"

"Mhm, I'm back." Mo Fan nodded.

"I heard there was an unexpected change in the Secret Realm. Are you alright?"

"I'm fine. I was lucky. Not only did I avoid danger, but I also gained quite a few Opportunities."

Mo Fan shook his head, surprised that Liu Xiyan had received the news so quickly.

But this was normal.

Although Hidden Sword Peak had no signal and mobile phones couldn't be used for communication.

But there must be other means for the Elders to achieve Instant Communication.

Seemingly noticing something, after a slight daze, Liu Xiyan looked at Mo Fan and said in astonishment, "Your cultivation level..."

"I gained many Opportunities during this trip to the Secret Realm, and by chance, I Broke through to Extraordinary." Mo Fan stated truthfully.

"You're too fast..." Liu Xiyan couldn't help but say.

"Huh?" Mo Fan's face darkened.

Why did that sound wrong?

Soon, Liu Xiyan seemed to notice something else. Her expression slightly condensed, and she said in disbelief, "Y-You Cultivated the sword?"

"I went to Hidden Sword Manor, which is where Hidden Sword Peak originally was. By chance, I took a shortcut and successfully embarked on the Sword Dao Path."

Hearing this, Liu Xiyan was startled: "You went into the city?"

"Mhm." Mo Fan nodded.

"Did you encounter any danger?"

"No." Mo Fan shook his head.

"That's good." Liu Xiyan nodded and continued, "Cultivating the sword is also quite good."

When she said this, Liu Xiyan's expression became somewhat complicated.

Initially, she had always wanted Mo Fan to Cultivate the sword.

But after learning about Mo Fan's outstanding Martial Dao Talent, she felt that Mo Fan Cultivating the Sword Dao was a waste of time.

Becoming a Sword Immortal requires a hundred years.

But with Mo Fan's terrifying Martial Dao Talent, he could probably become Supreme in forty or fifty years.

In that case, why waste time Cultivating the sword?

She just hadn't expected Mo Fan to ultimately embark on this path.

Was this guidance from the Ethereal Realm?

Finally, Liu Xiyan reminded him, "Just weigh your options yourself. It's best not to delay your Martial Dao Cultivation Progress."

"Elder, don't worry, I know my limits."

"That's good then." Liu Xiyan stopped speaking.

"Elder, I discovered a Sword Dao Secret Technique in Hidden Sword Manor. Perhaps it can solve your current problem." Mo Fan said earnestly.

"Sword Dao Secret Technique?" Liu Xiyan was stunned.

Soon, she shook her head: "My Sword Dao Foundation has been ruined, my Physique has reverted to that of an ordinary person, and I can no longer Cultivate the sword..."

Mo Fan nodded. He had known this for a long time.

This was also the reason why Liu Xiyan had been staying on the Back Mountain.

After unleashing that Heaven-Shattering Sword Strike, her sword dao physique was almost completely ruined.

She, who was originally as comfortable as a fish in water in the Sword Pavilion where Sword Qi crisscrossed, now felt uncomfortable staying there for too long.

The best choice would actually be to leave the Sword Pavilion.

But she had stayed in the Sword Pavilion for a hundred years; her roots were here. If she left the Sword Pavilion, she wouldn't know where to go.

Therefore, she could only choose to stay on the Back Mountain, where the influence of Sword Qi was relatively small.

"This Sword Dao Secret Technique does not require a sword dao physique." Mo Fan said.

"Doesn't require a sword dao physique?" Liu Xiyan froze, suspecting she had misheard.

"That's right. I obtained a Sword Dao Secret Technique called the Guiyuan Sword Canon at Hidden Sword Manor.

"Actually, the Sword Dao Legacy consisting only of the Sword Nurturing Art is incomplete.

"Cultivating the Sword Nurturing Art together with the Guiyuan Sword Canon is the true Sword Dao Legacy.

"With the Guiyuan Sword Canon, the problem of cultivating sword harming the body can be avoided.

"In this way, the sword dao physique is no longer so important.

"Furthermore, you were already close to Cultivating the Sword Nurturing Art to Perfection.

"If you Cultivate again now, breaking before establishing, you might be able to recast your Sword Physique, and perhaps reach a higher level in the future."

Hearing this, brilliant light began to burst forth from Liu Xiyan's eyes, which had been dim for more than two months.

"I-Is that true?" She suspected she was dreaming.

If such a Sword Dao Secret Technique truly existed, she could Cultivate the sword again.

"It's true." Mo Fan nodded and immediately demonstrated the Sword Nurturing Art.

"T-The Second Layer?" Liu Xiyan's pupils contracted slightly, finding what she saw hard to believe.

She hadn't expected Mo Fan to have Cultivated the Sword Nurturing Art to the Second Layer.

Under normal circumstances, it would take twenty years of cultivating sword to achieve this.

Mo Fan smiled and said, "This is the marvelous effect of the Guiyuan Sword Canon. Relax your mind, and I will transmit the message to you."

Taking a deep breath, Mo Fan directly used Mental Transmission to inform Liu Xiyan of the Cultivation Method for the Guiyuan Sword Canon.

"Th-Thank you." Liu Xiyan was not pretentious. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes slightly, and began to contemplate.

At this moment, her entire aura changed, becoming sharp and exposed, like a keen sword pointing straight at the firmament.

But on her face, a faint smile appeared.

She seemed to have rediscovered her purpose in life.

Seeing this, Mo Fan smiled. Instead of disturbing Liu Xiyan, he turned and walked towards a patch of Grassland not far away.

That patch of Grassland was the location of the Seal Magic Array.

Walking up to the Magic Array, Mo Fan's expression became focused. He concentrated his Mental Energy, connected with the mysterious energy between heaven and earth, and began engraving the few rune markings he had learned from Hidden Sword Manor.

There were a total of seven rune markings, all requiring the guidance of profound Spiritual Imprints, making them not simple to engrave.

Even for Mo Fan, whose Magic Array Attainment had reached the Great Grandmaster level.

It still took him a full hour to engrave all seven Rune Imprints.

After engraving the rune markings, Mo Fan was covered in cold sweat, his legs felt weak, and all he wanted to do was lie down and get some sleep.

This was the result of his Mental Energy far exceeding that of his peers.

If it were an ordinary Foundation Establishment Martial Artist, they would probably only be able to sketch one rune marking before their Mental Energy was exhausted, causing them to faint on the spot.

Fortunately, the result was good: the Array Patterns were successfully deployed.

The seven Magic Array rune markings emitted faint blue light from different directions, instantly enveloping the entire patch of Grassland.

Following this, mysterious Crimson Rune Markings suddenly appeared and quickly lit up, instantly filling the entire patch of Grassland. They were dense like spiderwebs, emitting a Dark Glow.

With a swoosh, the originally lush green Grassland immediately turned crimson, looking as if it were covered in fresh, red blood.